Luke Pearson

Luke’s current doctoral research explores leadership with a focus on worker cooperatives. His teaching covers several business areas, however most notably, entrepreneurship and strategic management.

Upon completing a BSc in Business Management (2:1) at the University of Chester, Luke continued his journey with the department, completing his MSc in Business Management in 2019 and gaining a distinction. Pursuing his passion for academia, Luke decided to embark upon a PhD programme at the University of Chester, whilst also working within the Business Management department as a visiting lecturer and learning facilitator. As part of the visiting lecturer role, Luke teaches on a variety of Undergraduate modules, including; Strategic Management, Work-based Learning, Human Resource Management and Operational Decision Making. Here, Luke is responsible for ensuring engaging lectures are planned and delivered to students and assisting them with out-of-hours support. Alongside his Undergraduate teaching, Luke also delivers and provides support to Postgraduate Students, specifically on the Understanding and Managing People module.

Achievements:

• Young Enterprise Challenge – Regional Finalist 2017
• Santander Enterprise Challenge – Runner Up 2017
• Enhanced student engagement alongside Careers and Employability Team – 2019
• Received PGR Scholarship – 2020/2021, 2021/2022
• Mental Health Awareness Practitioner – 2021
• Nominated for Outstanding Achievement at the 1839 Chester Student Union Awards